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The distribution of something for general use
“The operational manual documents procedures involving the incomings and outgoings of materials as well as the dispensation of rations to individuals involved in boat-building.”
Plural for the act of administering, executing, or carrying out
“This could win the confidence of foreign investors and ensure swift dispensation of justice.”
Plural for exemption from a rule or usual requirement
“The Foreign Exchange Office may also grant him dispensation from paying all or part of the payments.”
Plural for a special privilege or favor, typically in the form of an exemption from the rules
“The Ministry of Food even gave the railway special dispensation to operate its restaurant car without the requirement for food stamps.”
Plural for that which is bestowed on someone
“My estate planning attorney suggested that I take advantage of something they call the gift tax annual exclusion, a generous dispensation from our betters in Washington D.C.”
Plural for the action of forgiving or being forgiven
“Chances are there is a little slime in all of us, thereby making all of God's creatures destined to seek Divine dispensation for their sins.”
Plural for a political, religious, or social system prevailing at a particular time
“They are forging a new legal dispensation in which their overarching global authority will be acknowledged.”
Plural for official permission or approval for an action
Plural for a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands and by compromise
Plural for a portion allotted to someone, something, or a group
Plural for an act or instance of waiving a right or claim
Plural for a cash payment of money by a company to its shareholders
Plural for the thing that one desires or ordains
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